TEAPFOS Industrial Wetting Agent from Germany
Tetraethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate (TEAPFOS) supplied as a high-purity powder for use as a wetting agent in high-performance coatings. Classified under HTS 2923.30.00.00 due to its exact chemical definition as a quaternary ammonium salt matching the subheading specification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label containers with exact chemical name and CAS number (often 56773-42-3) for CBP verification
• Comply with TSCA import certification requirements for new chemical substances
• Test for PFAS content declarations due to emerging environmental regulations